At Anadolu University, social and cultural activities are as important as
education and scientific research. The University frequently holds scientific
events such as conferences, seminars, panels, congresses and symposia, and
cultural activities such as exhibitions, stage performances and concerts. In
addition to smaller conference halls in each unit, Atatürk Culture and Arts
Center, Congress Center and Cinema Anadolu on Yunusemre Campus house many
activities throughout the year.

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Learning Facilities

Embracing “a learner-centered approach”, all educational activities are facilitated with various up-to-date technologies. The students register online at the beginning of each semester and follow their coursework, attendance and grades through the online student information system. All the units in the university have computer laboratories. In these laboratories, online licensed software support is provided for the students and teaching staff to help them study or do research more easily. All the students can benefit from the wireless internet connection for free, which is provided on all campuses. Additionally, students in the open education programs can benefit from e-mail and internet services as the formal education students do.

Anadolu University Library and Documentation Centre, one of the most important units of the university, is accessible with its modern facilities and rich collections to both students and faculty serving 24 hours every day. The library, established in more than 12.330 m2, has 26 carrels (11 for graduate students and the academic staff, 15 for undergraduate students), 5 study floors (3 group study, 2 quiet study) as well as 5 other halls where the library sources are used. It has the capacity to seat 1165 students. Each year, about 10.000 books are added to the already existing volumes which amount to over 290,000. In the library, rich in print and e-resources, students can reach 163.808 e-books, 54.332 e-journals, and 67 databases.

by 1.496.041 visitors clicked the library’s website in 2014. With a high statue in the city and region, the library is visited by an average of 1.150.000 readers every year.